Ruben Hakhverdyan is a popular Armenian poet, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and lyricist. He attended Yerevan's theater institute and in 1975, earned his degree in television and theater direction. He worked for the city's State Television Network.
Hakhverdyan is one of the founders of Bard music in Armenia. His songs are extremely popular in Armenia. They include the song Navak, which is his most famous children's song. Other popular songs include Mer Siro Ashuny which is one of Armenia's best known romantic songs. Three songs that Hakhverdyan himself says have influenced him most and have been his all-time favorites are Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles, Amsterdam by Jacques Brel and It's a Man's World by James Brown.